Prepare for Delhi rolls revision, orders poll panel

DAYS after notifying the cut-off date for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Delhi, the Election Commission has directed district officials to begin the groundwork for the verification drive, expected to scrutinise millions of voters in the national capital.

- ASHISH SRIVASTAVA @ New Delhi

In instructions issued to District Election Officers (DEOs) on Tuesday, accessed by this newspaper, the Commission has asked authorities to initiate key pre-revision activities. These include rationalisation of polling stations, identification of new venues, appointment of additional Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and training of officials in updated IT applications. The directive signals the beginning of one of the most extensive voter verification drives in the national